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Larimer County approves contract with Northern Colorado Kids Thrive to begin 1B childcare rollout
Summary
Larimer County commissioners approved a short-term professional services agreement with Northern Colorado Kids Thrive to administer initial spending from the voter-approved 1B early childhood sales tax; the first-year rollout will pilot programs and direct more than $3 million to families while establishing oversight and evaluation.
Larimer County commissioners voted Feb. 10 to approve a short-term professional services agreement with Northern Colorado Kids Thrive to begin implementing the voter-approved 1B early childhood sales tax.
The agreement, moved by Commissioner Kristen Stevens, authorizes the county to partner with Northern Colorado Kids Thrive (also called NoCo Kids Thrive) to administer initial pilot investments designed to lower child-care costs, support educators and build system capacity. Christina Taylor, CEO of Northern Colorado Kids Thrive, told the board that in the first year "more than $3,000,000 will go directly to families, educators, and early childhood programs" and that the tax is expected to generate…
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